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{{Title|''Wuzum''-pattern Spectre}} | {{Title|''Wuzum''-pattern Spectre}} | ||
{{Status|Canon}} | {{Status|Canon}} | ||
{{Vehicle infobox | {{Vehicle infobox | ||
|image=[[File:H2A Spectre.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:H2A Spectre.png|300px]] | ||
|name=''Wuzum''-pattern | |name=''Wuzum''-pattern patroller | ||
|manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges]] | |manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges]]<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 184''</ref> | ||
|line= | |line= | ||
|model= | |model=Type-46 | ||
|cost= | |cost= | ||
|length= | |length=6.5 meters (21.2 feet)<ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 247''</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | ||
| | |width=5.1 meters (16.6 feet){{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | ||
|height=3.5 meters (11.6 feet)<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/spectre '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Spectre'']</ref> | |||
|mass={{Convert|9|t|kg}}{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}} | |||
|max speed=119 km/h (74 mph){{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | |max speed=119 km/h (74 mph){{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
|engine=[[Boosted gravity propulsion drive]] | |engine=[[Boosted gravity propulsion drive]]<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Special Collector's Edition manual]]''', ''page 17''</ref> | ||
|hull= | |hull= | ||
|sensor= | |sensor= | ||
|target= | |target= | ||
|armament=[[Class-1 directed energy cannon|Type-46 DEW/Mounted]] | |armament=[[Class-1 directed energy cannon|Type-46 DEW/Mounted]]<ref name="Class-1">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/plasma-cannon/7e7f4e70-db67-4477-9ee9-3956d2155fcc '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Plasma Cannon'']</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
|crew=Driver, gunner | |crew=Driver, gunner | ||
|complement=Two passengers | |complement=Two passengers | ||
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The '''''Wuzum''-pattern | The '''''Wuzum''-pattern patroller'''{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=272}}, known to [[human]]ity as the '''Type-46 Infantry Support Vehicle''' ('''T46 ISV''') or more commonly the '''Spectre''', is a [[Covenant]] anti-infantry and transportation vehicle.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | ||
== | ==Specifications== | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
Like most Covenant vehicles, the | Like most Covenant vehicles, the T46 ISV utilizes a pair of [[boosted gravity propulsion drive]]s for locomotion and features a sleek, bulbous design. The driver is seated in a lightly armored station at the front of the vehicle; a hatch provides limited protection to the driver's left and right sides, though the front is almost completely exposed. A single anti-gravity generator is mounted on either side of the vehicle behind the driver. A single-passenger seat is mounted above each anti-gravity generator, allowing two passengers to provide fire support. It is quite transportable and can be easily carried by a [[Type-52 Phantom]]. | ||
The Spectre possesses impressive lateral maneuverability: it is able to strafe left and right at almost full speed, which is one of its main advantages over the Prowler.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} The main thruster can be accelerated indefinitely, greatly increasing the vehicle's speed at a great cost of maneuverability. | The Spectre possesses impressive lateral maneuverability: it is able to strafe left and right at almost full speed, which is one of its main advantages over the Prowler.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} The main thruster can be accelerated indefinitely, greatly increasing the vehicle's speed at a great cost of maneuverability. | ||
===Armament=== | ===Armament=== | ||
The Spectre's main armament is a [[Class-1 directed energy cannon|Class-1 light plasma cannon]], mounted on a turret above the forward thruster at the rear of the vehicle. This weapon possesses a very high rate of fire, though the bolts often ricochet off | The Spectre's main armament is a [[Class-1 directed energy cannon|Class-1 light plasma cannon]], mounted on a turret above the forward thruster at the rear of the vehicle. This weapon possesses a very high rate of fire, though the bolts often ricochet off targets. The turret can rotate 360 degrees and has a large angle of vertical inclination, allowing it to fire on targets at higher elevation, including low-flying aircraft. | ||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
The Spectre was first encountered by [[United Nations Space Command]] personnel during the [[Battle of Sargasso]] in [[2546]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} The Spectre was used by the Covenant to fill a role between that of the | The Spectre was first encountered by [[United Nations Space Command]] personnel during the [[Battle of Sargasso]] in [[2546]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} The Spectre was used by the Covenant to fill a role between that of the [[Type-32 Ghost]], a rapid assault vehicle, and that of the [[Type-26 Wraith]], a heavy support tank. The Spectre competed in this regard with the relatively uncommon [[Type-52 Prowler]], which was utilized exclusively by the [[Jiralhanae]], though neither held popular favor; eventually, both were largely supplanted by the [[Type-48 Revenant]].<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/revenant/110b15d5-7113-4f55-953e-037f8ef6993a?page=2 '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Revenant'']</ref> | ||
Spectres were used by the Covenant during the [[ | Spectres were used by the Covenant during the [[Fall of Arcadia]].<ref>'''Halo: Fractures''', ''Oasis'', ''page 375''</ref> During the [[Battle of Installation 05|Battle of]] [[Installation 05]], a Spectre along with several [[Type-32 Ghost|Ghosts]] were deployed by a [[Type-52 Phantom|Phantom]] to support [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam|Thel 'Vadamee]] and a unit of [[Special Operations Sangheili]] in order to support their push through the [[Flood]]-infested [[Quarantine Zone]] towards the [[Library]]. Shortly after emerging from a downed [[Sentinel manufacturing facility]], 'Vadamee regrouped with [[Special Operations Commander]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]] and another Sangheili piloting another Spectre.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Quarantine Zone]]''</ref> Later in the battle, following the outbreak of the [[Great Schism]], [[Jiralhanae]] forces deployed to the surface of Installation 05 utilized at least one Spectre during their attacks against the Sangheili.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Uprising]]''</ref> Another was used by Thel 'Vadam during his assault on the [[Bastion of the Brutes]] and several more Jiralhanae-operated Spectres were among the forces that vainly attempted to prevent 'Vadam and [[Sergeant Johnson]] from reaching the installation's [[Control Room (Installation 05)|Control Room]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Great Journey]]''</ref> In the following weeks, the Spectre was entirely replaced by the [[Type-52 Prowler]] which was being mass-produced by then.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | ||
After the war, some independent Sangheili [[keep]]s on [[Sanghelios]] kept Spectres and used them at the outset of the [[Blooding Years]]. In [[2558]], a [[Kig-Yar]] [[Kig-Yar pirate queen|pirate queen]] on [[Ven III]] also had a number of Spectres, one of which was used against her forces when it was comandeered by [[Spartan]] [[Naiya Ray]]. | After the war, some independent Sangheili [[keep]]s on [[Sanghelios]] kept Spectres and used them at the outset of the [[Blooding Years]]. In [[2558]], a [[Kig-Yar]] [[Kig-Yar pirate queen|pirate queen]] on [[Ven III]] also had a number of Spectres, one of which was used against her forces when it was comandeered by [[Spartan]] [[Naiya Ray]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 12|Issue 12]]''</ref> On the planet [[Carrow]] in a [[Joint Occupation Zone]], Sangheili under the direction of [[Rojka 'Kasaan]] demilitarized many Spectres as a gesture of peace toward humans, but by July of 2558 many had also been rearmed by followers of [[Thars]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Fractures]]''', ''[[Oasis]]'', ''page 384''</ref> | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
===Advantages=== | |||
The '' | The Spectre has a stable firing platform thanks to its flat and heavy design and evenly-placed propulsion drive. Its plasma turret is very accurate and has a high rate of fire, delivering a reasonable amount of damage to its target; it is ideal for taking down Banshees, and can be used with success against infantry. It is capable of carrying a gunner and two passengers in addition to the driver. | ||
===Disadvantages=== | |||
One of many disadvantages of the Spectre is the high vulnerability of its passengers to attacks. While the driver's seat is protected by the vehicle's hull, the passengers are an open target to small arms fire and splash damage from nearby explosions. The gunner must also lead his targets when firing at medium to long range, as there is a noticeable travel time for the plasma projectiles. | |||
==Production notes== | |||
The Spectre was one of [[Cut Halo: Combat Evolved vehicles|many vehicles]] originally developed and intended for inclusion in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. The vehicle was showcased in the [[Halo E3 2000 trailer|''Halo'' E3 2000 trailer]] as employed by the [[Sangheili]], though displayed some notable changes from the version ultimately included in ''Halo 2''. The vehicle was notably a red rather than a purple-crimson, and had a hovering turret similar to that of the [[Type-29 Shade]] as opposed to the plasma cannon found in subsequent versions. At this time in development, the Spectre was known as the "Shadow" - not to be confused with the [[Type-29 Shadow|vehicle of the same name]] which was also cut from ''Combat Evolved'' and recieved an in-game debut in ''Halo 2''.{{Ref/Site|Id=Origin|URL=https://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?cid=630|Site=Bungie.net|Page=The Origin of Halo|D=18|M=1|Y=2021}} | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}} | {{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes}} | ||
*If the player presses and holds ''A'' while driving, the air brake will engage. The front end will rise, enabling the player to climb some walls. | *If the player presses and holds ''A'' while driving, the air brake will engage. The front end will rise, enabling the player to climb some walls. | ||
*A glitch occurs when two players in the passenger seats have [[Sentinel Beam]]s. If one player fires their Sentinel Beam, then the other player's Sentinel Beam will appear to fire as well, though this will not drain the second player's battery, and will not increase the damage. If the second player fires their beam, the only effect on the target will be from them.{{citation needed}} | *A glitch occurs when two players in the passenger seats have [[Sentinel Beam]]s. If one player fires their Sentinel Beam, then the other player's Sentinel Beam will appear to fire as well, though this will not drain the second player's battery, and will not increase the damage. If the second player fires their beam, the only effect on the target will be from them.{{citation needed}} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HCE Spectre_Concept 1.png|Early concept art of the Spectre for ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | |||
File:HCE Spectre_Concept 2.png|Finalized concept art of the cut Spectre from ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | |||
File:HCE Transport Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Spectre's controls for ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | |||
File:Halo Spectre Concept.jpg|The original Spectre present in the E3 2000 Trailer, at the time called the "Shadow". | |||
File:H2 Spectre Concept.jpg|''Halo 2'' concept art. | File:H2 Spectre Concept.jpg|''Halo 2'' concept art. | ||
File:Halo2-T46CovSpectreISV.png|An overhead view of the Spectre. | File:Halo2-T46CovSpectreISV.png|An overhead view of the Spectre. | ||
File:H2 Spectre Angle.png|A angled view of the Spectre. | File:H2 Spectre Angle.png|A angled view of the Spectre. | ||
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File:H2 Spectre.jpg|A fully-manned Spectre in ''Halo 2''. | File:H2 Spectre.jpg|A fully-manned Spectre in ''Halo 2''. | ||
File:Phantom with Spectre.jpg|A Spectre mounted on a Phantom's undercarriage. | File:Phantom with Spectre.jpg|A Spectre mounted on a Phantom's undercarriage. | ||
File:HE12 Transport Cockpit.jpg|Naiya Ray in the cockpit of a Spectre | File:H2-SpectreturretHUD.png|HUD of the Spectre's turret in ''Halo 2''. | ||
File:Simalcrum halo.jpg|A Spectre on ''[[Coagulation]]''. | |||
File:HE12 Transport Cockpit.jpg|Naiya Ray in the cockpit of a Spectre. | |||
File:HE12 Transport.jpg|A turret-less Spectre inside [[Ven III]]'s cave system. | File:HE12 Transport.jpg|A turret-less Spectre inside [[Ven III]]'s cave system. | ||
File:HE12 Transport Run.jpg|A turret-less Spectre traversing Ven III's caverns. | File:HE12 Transport Run.jpg|A turret-less Spectre traversing Ven III's caverns. | ||
File:HE12 Transport Rear.jpg|Rear view of the turret-less Spectre. | File:HE12 Transport Rear.jpg|Rear view of the turret-less Spectre. | ||
File:HE12 Transport2.jpg|Another view of a turret-less Spectre. | File:HE12 Transport2.jpg|Another view of a turret-less Spectre. | ||
File:H2A Spectre Concept.jpg|Spectre concept art for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. | |||
File:H2A-Spectre1.jpg|The Spectre in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''. | File:H2A-Spectre1.jpg|The Spectre in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''. | ||
File:H2A-Spectre.jpg|[[Rtas 'Vadum]] shooting the T-46 plasma cannon aboard a Spectre during the Battle of Installation 05. | File:H2A-Spectre.jpg|[[Rtas 'Vadum]] shooting the T-46 plasma cannon aboard a Spectre during the Battle of Installation 05. | ||
File:H2A-SpectreHUD.png|HUD of the Spectre in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. | |||
File:H2A-SpectreturretHUD.png|HUD of the Spectre's turret in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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**''[[Oasis]]'' | **''[[Oasis]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]'' | *''[[Halo: Envoy]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
